Stories of Strength Despite Barriers: The Power of Social Connection

Tuesday, April 19, 201611 – 11:45 AM

Angeles Solis Community Connector

Foundation for Healthy Generations 419 3rd Ave West | Seattle, WA | 98119

P 206.832.1890 | C 509. 793.6460.  | F 206.824.3072 | angeless@healthygen.org  

Andrea Lopez-Diaz Member Engagement & Communications Coordinator

Youth Development Executives of King County801 23rd Avenue South, Suite A, Seattle WA 98055

206.336.6910alopezdiaz@ydekc.org

Workshop Objectives: • Inspire people to state a dream they

hope to achieve • Promote positive social connections as a

strength and as a tool• Connect participants through signup

sheet post workshop

Activity

Defining Social Connections

Elements of Social Connection

• Sense of Community• Trust in Neighbors

• Connection to Caring Adults• Involvement in Community Activities

Positive social connection is one of the many social conditions that affect the health of life:

• Decreased Cortisol Levels• Lower Blood Pressure• Increased Resilience

• Decreased Likelihood of Chronic Disease

Stories of Social Connecti

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Think Pair Share On the card in front of you, take two minutes to

write or draw down a story where the power of social connection helped you overcome a challenge in your own life!

Turn to your neighbor/ table and share your stories.

Report Out : Name, how long you’ve been doing the work, and your story in one or two minutes.

The power of interconnections…

Pick one of the questions to answer:

What strengths/ assets do you rely on to continue doing this work?

What is something you’ve always dreamed of doing and want to achieve?

Final Comments/ Questions?

In closing...Thank you!